Heat — Jackson, Texas

2009-06-24 to 2009-06-29 · Jackson, Texas

Event narrative

Hot, humid conditions led to heat indices above 105 degrees for several days in late June.

Wider weather episode

An upper level ridge built over the area, corresponding to a period of hot and humid conditions. A number of indirect fatalities were attributed to the heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 182393. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.